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Planning commission recommends rezoning along NW Topeka Boulevard/NW 39th Street (Z-2601) to align parcels with residential use
Summary
The Shawnee County Planning Commission voted 5–1 to recommend approval of Z-2601, a county-initiated rezoning to convert multiple parcels along Northwest Topeka Boulevard and Northwest 39th Street from C-2 to RR-1 (and one to M-2), citing longstanding residential use and challenges with financing and insurance for legal nonconforming homes.
The Shawnee County Planning Commission on Feb. 1 voted to recommend approval of Z-2601, a county-initiated rezoning that would change the district classification for multiple parcels along Northwest Topeka Boulevard and Northwest 39th Street from C-2 to RR-1 and convert one block to M-2. The recommendation passed by roll call, five votes in favor and one opposed; the proposal will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action at its March 12 meeting.
Harine Perez, Planning and Zoning Administrator, told the commission the parcels were historically zoned C-1 and…
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